The Marmot Never Winter Sleeping Bag is the winner of Outside Buyer's Guide, Killer Value Award. This mummy bag is perfect for the warmer months. Weighing in at under two pounds, the 600 fill down bag is ideal for backpacking in the desert or on the river. A definate favorite of Rock/Creek, this bag is hard to beat when comparing it to other bags rated at 30 degrees.

The Never Winter bag is a lightweight bag that stuffs down incredibly small for a full featured bag.

What’s in your pack? Backpacking gear list 1: The traditional backpacker"In the 'good old days,' a pack loaded with a weekend’s worth of gear might weigh upwards of 30 pounds. Today, lightweight equipment and high-tech features make it easier to carry everything you need on your back. Most backpackers choose the appropriate gear by considering criteria such as comfort, durability, cost and weight. This can be tricky, as often an improvement for one criteria comes at the expense of one or more of the others. The list below highlights some of the most popular choices, for those seeking a balanced approach..."